Author Archives: Jay Butchko
Hawaii Man Whose Family Sued Army Medical Center for Medical Malpractice due to Allegedly Negligent Infant Care Passes Away at 66 Years Old
The tragic news of the passing of a man who became the epicenter of a medical malpractice lawsuit when he was only a small child has spread across the State of Hawaii and has hit the mainland full-force. According to local news reports, Hawaii News Now, Mark Fernandez’s family brought a lawsuit against Tripler… Read More »
Family Settles Medical Malpractice Lawsuit for $32.5 million after Doctors Cause Baby Son Brain Damage during Birth
A family who has suffered through their baby son’s severe brain damage at the hands of his doctors agreed to resolve their medical malpractice lawsuit against the negligent healthcare providers that delivered him this week. According to news reports covering the story, the medical malpractice lawsuit was filed by Miranda Garcia, the baby boy’s… Read More »
$8.3 million Awarded to Baltimore Family in Medical Malpractice Lawsuit
A Baltimore, Maryland jury returned with an $8.3 verdict for the grief-stricken family of a man who suffered medical malpractice at the hands of his doctors during a surgery in 2019. According to local news reports, 53-year-old Zesis Karavas was treated at the University of Maryland Medical Center by surgeons Dr. Talal Al-Quoud and… Read More »
Family of Connecticut Man who Died at Hands of Doctor Malpractice Awarded $5.5 million by Jury
News of a Stamford, Connecticut jury’s decision to award the grieving family of a man who died due to the medical malpractice of his doctors spread across the internet this week. According to the Stamford Advocate, a local Connecticut news source, Felix Mejia’s family was awarded $5.5 million by the Stamford jury in the… Read More »
You May be Shocked by These Unnecessary Surgery Medical Malpractice Statistics
While many New York City residents are likely familiar with medical malpractice in the context of a negligent diagnosis by a doctor or negligent and fatal mistake during a surgical procedure, fewer are likely aware that doctors sometimes make the mistake of performing surgeries that were never necessary to begin with. This is called… Read More »
Fatal New York City Pedestrian Accident Highlights Dangers to Pedestrians at New York City Intersections, Rights of Surviving Family Members Explained
A recent tragic and fatal pedestrian-involved car accident in New York City underscores the dangers that pedestrians face when walking New York City streets and crossing New York City intersections, and reignites the conversation about what surviving family members can do under New York laws when a family member is killed in a pedestrian… Read More »
Frightening Trend Revealed as Surgeons Opt for Hernia Surgery Training via YouTube and Facebook; What New York Medical Malpractice Victims Can Do when Injured by a Doctor
A disturbing and dangerous trend is being revealed among surgeons who perform certain hernia procedures on patients in the United States and raises questions about the rights and options of patients who have been injured by the medical malpractice of their surgeons and doctors in New York City. According to a recent New York… Read More »
Mother and Son in Michigan Awarded $120 Million by Jury in Delayed C-Section Medical Malpractice Lawsuit
News of a mother and son’s victory in court after receiving a $120 million jury award in a delayed cesarean c-section medical malpractice case in Michigan hit the front pages of news websites and outlets this week and serves as a reminder that patients do have options for justice against negligent doctors. According to… Read More »
5 Common Questions about Medical Malpractice Cases in New York City – What You Need to Know
Throughout history, doctors have been some of the most respected members of our society. In the United States, there is no doubt that in society today, most people still regard doctors as some of the brightest, most talented, dedicated and hard-working professionals in our communities. Of course, the expertise of a doctor is something… Read More »
Attorney Michael Gunzburg on NorthJersey.com: NJ Supreme Court tosses claim for punitive damages in malpractice case against Valley
NJ Supreme Court tosses claim for punitive damages in malpractice case against Valley In a closely watched medical malpractice case that attracted a Who’s Who of health care advocates, the New Jersey Supreme Court has sided with The Valley Hospital and its director of minimally invasive gynecologic surgery in a lawsuit about a 43-year-old… Read More »
